Melita Airport
Djerba Zarzis International Airport is the main air gateway for Mellita on the island of Djerba in Tunisia, handling a steady mix of domestic and international traffic as a large airport. Listed under IATA code DJE and ICAO code DTTJ, it is a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, resort areas, and southern Tunisian coast. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) means operations take place essentially at sea level, which is typical for an airport serving a Mediterranean island setting.
About Melita Airport
Djerba Zarzis International Airport is the main air gateway for Mellita on the island of Djerba in Tunisia, handling a steady mix of domestic and international traffic as a large airport. Listed under IATA code DJE and ICAO code DTTJ, it is a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, resort areas, and southern Tunisian coast. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) means operations take place essentially at sea level, which is typical for an airport serving a Mediterranean island setting.
Overview
Djerba Zarzis International Airport is the main air gateway for Mellita on the island of Djerba in Tunisia, handling a steady mix of domestic and international traffic as a large airport. Listed under IATA code DJE and ICAO code DTTJ, it is a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, resort areas, and southern Tunisian coast. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) means operations take place essentially at sea level, which is typical for an airport serving a Mediterranean island setting.
What travellers should know
- Airport codes: DJE for bookings and baggage tags, DTTJ for flight operations
- Location served: Mellita, Tunisia, with easy access to Djerba and nearby coastal areas
- Time zone: Africa/Tunis, useful to confirm when checking flight times and transfers
- Runway: 09/27, measuring 10,171 feet, with an asphalt surface and lighting for day and night operations
- Official website: http://www.aeroport-de-djerba-zarzis.com/
Why it matters for your trip
For travellers, the airport’s long, lighted runway is a good sign of infrastructure suited to regular commercial service, including larger aircraft and arrivals outside daylight hours. That makes DJE a dependable entry point whether you are starting a beach holiday, connecting onward by road, or planning a short stay on Djerba. Before travel, it is sensible to check the official airport website for any local updates, and to keep the Africa/Tunis time zone in mind when confirming pickup times, hotel arrivals, or return flights.
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FAQ
Melita Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Melita Airport is located in Djerba, Tunisia (Africa), at coordinates 33.870°, 10.780°.
- Its IATA code is DJE and its ICAO code is DTTJ.
- Melita Airport serves Djerba, Tunisia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Melita Airport operates on Africa/Tunis local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Melita Airport sits at latitude 33.870° and longitude 10.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DJE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DJE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DJE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Tunisia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.